Tarzan is a series of 24 adventure novels written by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) and published between 1912 and 1966, followed by several novels either co-written by Burroughs, or officially authorized by his estate. There are also two works written by Burroughs especially for children that are not related to the main series. The series is considered a classic of literature and is the author's best-known work. The titular Tarzan has been called one of the best-known literary characters in the world. Tarzan has been adapted many times, complete or in part, for radio, television, stage, and cinema—it has been adapted for film more times than any book. As of 2026, the first thirteen books, through Tarzan at the Earth's Core, are in the public domain worldwide.
Adaptations (3)
Tarzan has been adapted 3 times, across film and television series, from 1998 to 2017. The most recent is Tarzan and Jane (2017).
The Legend of Tarzan2016 · film · 110 min · dir. David Yates · IMDb ↗Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.
